AGP makes it plain and simple that the party will never support big dam to be an agent of disaster in the future. This was waht party president Atul Bora said.
In an exclusive interview with Assam Times at Nazira ONGC Guest House on Saturday, Bora said they are dead opposed to big dams in the name of hydel power generation. “Big dams are not viable for states like Assam. We would oppose it tooth and nail. It will not serve the purpose of Assam and its peope,” said Bora.
Taking a dig at BJP, Bora said that the ruling party at the Centre has betrayed people by its U turn on the serious issue. “Before the Lok Sabha polls they opposed the dams and tried to woo the worried people. But now the same BJP is supporting the big dam lobby and has been trying to allow NHPC to build dams. We condemn it,” the AGP president observed.
He further maintained that Union power minister Piyush Goel has insulted the people on the dam issue while he invited as many as 28 anti dam organizations for talks in New Delhi. “That’s why, we on Saturday burnt Goel’s effigy across the state,” said Bora who is leading a delegation to revive the party at the grassroot level.
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Noted educationist and author Dilip Kumar Baruah breathed his life following a brief illness' in Guwahati on Friday descending a pall of gloom across the state. He was 73. Baruah, who enjoyed a...
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The Nagaland government has set up a panel to probe the Dimapur incident where a rape accused was killed in mob attack. Government officials told Assam Times that the panel has been asked to...
Nazira: In a recent election meeting at the Mezenga Higher Secondary School Field in Nazira, State Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Vishwa Sharma sparked controversy with his sharp response to allegations made by State Leader of Opposition and Nazira MLA Devvrat Saikia.
During the gathering, Dr. Sharma addressed the crowd, expressing disdain towards Saikia's claims that the Chief Minister fails to respond to letters addressing matters of public interest. Sharma's remarks came in response to Saikia's earlier assertion that Sharma's lack of response reflects arrogance.
Saikia, in his statement, criticized the Chief Minister's apparent disregard for protocol and pledged to persist in raising...
Nazira: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Assam, Anurag Goel, conducted a comprehensive review of the election preparedness in Nazira Election District today in anticipation of the upcoming Lok Sabha Poll.
During his visit, CEO Anurag Goel inspected the strong rooms established within the premises of the office of SDO(C) Nazira, ensuring the integrity and security of the electoral process. He also took a detailed overview of the security arrangements put in place for these strong rooms, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the election materials.
In a subsequent meeting with key officials of the Sub-Division held in the conference hall of the sub-divisional administration, Nazira...
Nazira: In an exclusive interview, prominent journalist Haidar Hussain expressed concern about the declining trust in government-run educational institutions in Assam. He attributed this to several factors, including:
Teacher recruitment based solely on marks: While high marks ensure merit on paper, Hussain argues that it doesn't guarantee commitment to teaching.
Poor quality of education: Despite qualified teachers on paper, the overall educational outcomes remain unsatisfactory. Hussain highlights a troubling trend: many teachers are unwilling to enroll their own children in the institutions where they teach.
Societal indifference: Hussain criticizes society's lack of...
Nazira: In a ceremony held today at Nazira College, the college community unveiled a statue of its esteemed founder principal, Avni Barthakur. The statue serves as a lasting tribute to Barthakur's dedication to education and his role in establishing Nazira College as a prestigious institution.
Sahitya Akademi Award-winning author and former DGP of Assam, Harekrishna Deka, had the honor of unveiling the statue. The ceremony also included a special address by senior journalist and writer Haider Hussain. Hussain expressed his gratitude to the Nazira College family and the residents of Nazira for commemorating Avni Barthakur's legacy. He described the day as a historic one for the people of...
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri inaugurated the ONGC-supported Siu Ka Pha Multi Specialty Hospital in Sivasagar, Assam, on November 4, 2023. The hospital, built with a total investment of Rs 483.19 crore, is a state-of-the-art facility with 300 beds and a team of 70 specialized doctors. It will offer a comprehensive range of medical services, including Orthopaedics, Trauma, Paediatric & NICU, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, ENT, Skull base Surgery, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, and advanced diagnostics.
The hospital will be managed and operated by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Vaidyakiya Pratisthan (BAVP). It is expected to provide healthcare services to over one lakh...
Two rhinos freely graze at Nimtita gaon in Nazira Mackeypur on Sunday morning.
Local people gathered to see the rhinos.
Forest officials are working on sending the rhinos to Kaziranga National Park..
Journalists in Nazira observed the 49th National Press Day at the Press Club on Thursday with a day long programme. Reporter Inamul Mujid Khan memorial chorus competition and Prafulla Dutta and Krishna Khatonier memorial cultural programme took place on the occasion. Veteran CPI leader Drupad Borgohain , District Public Relation Officer of Sivasagar Sarodi Gogoi attended an open meeting on the occasion.
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